Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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